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The ankle boots you zip into on a rushed morning

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The ankle boots you zip into on a rushed morning

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A two inch stacked heel, a zipper on the inside of the boot and a faux kidsuede upper. These ankle boots are described as versatile, and the listing gives enough detail to work out what that means for an ordinary week of getting dressed. Here is what the specification says.

The upper is faux kidsuede and the lining is faux leather. The listing describes the materials as alternative leather, so the parts it lists are all faux, though it does not name the base fabric or say how the finish holds up over time. Fine grosgrain piping trims the boot, and the Cuban style heel is stacked faux leather. There are no care instructions in the listing, so check the label when they arrive.

The heel is 2 inches, and the sole is flexible and nonslip. The shaft measures 2.75 inches from where your heel sits to the top, which is a short shaft. How that lands with your jeans, skirts or dresses is a matter of taste rather than measurement, so it helps to picture your own hem lengths.

Inside, the insole is padded with memory foam, and the zipper sits on the inside of the boot for getting them on and off. The listing calls them versatile and suggests pairing them with other pieces from the same brand, which is a styling note rather than a measurement. It does not state the width, the weight, the zipper length or whether sizing runs true, so read the size chart before ordering. They are imported.

What we like about it

  • Faux kidsuede upper with a faux leather lining
  • 2 inch stacked faux leather heel on a flexible, nonslip sole
  • Shaft height is 2.75 inches, with an inside zipper for entry
  • Padded memory foam insole; width and sizing details are not listed

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